Events Calendar
September

September 11 • Monday
Monday Matinee: All About My Father Rated PG-13
1:00 – 2:30 PM Join us in the meeting room to watch a newer release movie in comfy seating with light refreshments. In this family oriented comedy, Sebastian tells his old-school Scicillian father Salvo (Robert De Niro) that he is going to propose to his all-American girlfriend, but Salvo insists on crashing a weekend with her wealthy eccentric parents. Registration is not required.

Ready To Read Book Club - Registration Opens
Join Tracy and Trish for this monthly book club for students in grades 1 – 2. We’ll all read a book together, talk about it, and do an activity or play a game! The best part is - no reading assignments! We’ll meet Mondays from 3:45 – 4:45 PM in the children’s room. The first meeting is on October 16, and this book club will run through May 13, 2024.
Register through Eventbrite: Youth Services.
Grades 1 – 2.

Rad Readers Book Club - Registration Opens
This monthly book club for students in grades 3 – 5 is a unique experience. We’ll work our way through a chapter book over several meetings with Trish and Tracy reading aloud while the kids follow along in their own copy. We’ll chat about it as we read, and then do an activity or play a game that ties into the book. The best part is - no reading assignments! We’ll meet Wednesdays from 3:45 – 4:45 PM in the children’s room. The first meeting is on October 11, and this book club will run through May 15, 2024.
Register through Eventbrite: Youth Services.
Grades 3 – 5.

Art Club - Registration Opens
Join Trish in creating art by experimenting with materials and styles, and most importantly, have fun and gain confidence! This monthly art club, for students in grades 3 – 6, will meet the first Thursday of each month from 4:00 – 5:00 PM beginning on October 5. Art club will run through May 2, 2024. (Note: no December meeting)
Register through Eventbrite: Youth Services.
Grades 3 – 6.

September 21 • Thursday
Mandala Workshop
6:00 – 8:00 PM Join artist Stacey Robert for this relaxing and creative class where you’ll learn to create your own Mandala art. Designing your own mandalas can be both inspirational and therapeutic. Registration is required and space is limited for this program.
Register through Eventbrite: Adult Programming.
Ages 18+.
October

October 5 • Thursday
Art Club
4:00 – 5:00 PMJoin Trish in creating art by experimenting with materials and styles, and most importantly, have fun and gain confidence! This monthly art club will run through May 2, 2024. Registration is required.
Grades 3 – 6.

October 11 • Wednesday
Rad Readers Book Club
3:45 – 4:45 PM This monthly book club for students is a unique experience. We’ll work our way through a chapter book over several meetings with Trish and Tracy reading aloud while the kids follow along in their own copy. We’ll chat about it as we read, and then do an activity or play a game that ties into the book. The best part is - no reading assignments! We’ll meet in the children’s room. This book club will run through May 15, 2024. Registration is required.
Grades 3 – 5.

October 14 • Saturday
Hearing Screening
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Register for a free 20 min hearing screening at the library, courtesy of New England Hearing Care. Registration opens September 25th.
Register with SignUp.com: Hearing Screenings at MPL!.
Adults 18+.

October 16 • Monday
Monday Matinee: The Big Year (Rated PG)
1:00 – 2:40 PM Join us in the meeting room to watch a newer release movie in comfy seating with light refreshments. Based on a true story, three avid bird-watchers (Steve Martin, Owen Wilson and Jack Black) compete to spot the highest number of species, but eventually discover that there are more-important things in life than beating the competition. Registration is not required.

Ready To Read Book Club
3:45 – 4:45 PM Join Tracy and Trish for this monthly book club for students. We’ll all read a book together, talk about it, and do an activity or play a game! The best part is - no reading assignments! We’ll meet in the children’s room. This book club will run through May 13, 2024. Registration is required.
Grades 1 – 2.

October 19 • Thursday
Pokemon Club
4:00 – 5:00 PM Drop-in on the third Thursday of each month (Note: No December meeting) to Trade, Battle, talk Pokémon, and more with your friends or meet some new Pokemon enthusiasts! Each child must bring their own Pokemon cards. Pokemon Club will run through May 16. Registration is not required.
Ages 6 – 12.

October 24 • Tuesday
Tween & Teen Halloween
1:00 – 3:00 PM Looking for something to do with your friends on this Pentucket early release day? Join us at the library for a screening of the newly released Haunted Mansion (PG-13) movie and some fun Halloween snacks! Bring a blanket and pillows for comfy viewing. Registration opens October 16.
Register through Eventbrite: Youth Services.
Ages 10 & up.

October 26 • Thursday
A Look Inside the Hammond Castle Museum
1:00 – 2:00 PM In this virtual presentation, John Leysath, curator at Hammond Castle Museum, will be your guide to the unique, medieval-style home and museum of noted scientist John Hays Hammond Jr., his collection of artifacts, and his remarkable life. Presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.
Zoom webinar registration: A Look Inside the Hammond Castle Museum.

October 27 • Friday
Tarot Talk Workshop
6:00 – 8:00 PM Join Leeza Masia from The Tarot Collective for a Tarot Talk workshop. Tarot cards can be a wonderful tool for self-reflection & self-discovery. Leeza will share a short meditation, then guide as we shuffle, set an intention or ask the cards a question, & lay out a simple spread for those that would like to participate. Registration is required.
Register through Eventbrite: Adult Programming.
High School students and adults.